Side effects of Esdep Tablet

How to use Esdep Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Esdep 20mg Tablet at a fixed time.

How Esdep Tablet works

Esdep 20mg tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.

In Depth Information on Esdep Tablet

Expert advice for Esdep Tablet

It can take 2-3 weeks for Esdep to start working.

Do not stop treatment suddenly as this may cause a stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms and sleep disturbance.

If your doctor asks you to stop Esdep, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks.

Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Esdep, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

CAUTION

Esdep 20mg Tablet should be used with caution during lactati

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Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

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Driving

Esdep 20mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Esdep should not be used for the treatment of bipolar disorder as it can aggravate the problem. Only in few cases, it can be used that too with caution with other drugs if depression is the more persistent feature of person's bipolar illness. But the person should be very regular with drugs prescribed for the mania part also called mood stabilisers.

Esdep can be used for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) but there are better alternatives available, in case they don't work then Esdep can be used. Although it is prescribed in a higher dose and for longer duration in case of OCD in comparison to depression.

There are some case reports of hair loss with the use of Esdep. It is very infrequent and it usually stops after the discontinuation of the drug. It can be very distressing for a person, especially for the females. So a person should tell his doctor if he is having hair loss with the use of Esdep.

Q. Which is better medication, Esdep or sertraline?

Esdep is the safest drug in its class. Sertraline can be used in case Esdep doesn't work for depression. However, setraline can be preferred in case of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Q. Which is better medication, Esdep or citalopram?

Esdep is more effective than citalopram for major depression. Although some studies have shown that there is no difference among two in case of effectiveness but some recent studies have shown Esdep to be superior to citalopram for major depression.

Q. Can I take Esdep with diphenhydramine?

It is better to avoid diphenhydramine with Esdep. Diphenhydramine can aggravate side effects of Esdep and can cause dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating.

Q. Can I take Esdep with aspirin?

It is usually avoided as it can increase the chances of bleeding.

Q. Can I take Esdep with Ibuprofen?

No. Combined these two drugs may increase the chances of bleeding especially in persons already on a blood thinner. Nasal bleeding is usually the first symptom.

Q. Can Esdep be given with lisdexamfetamine?

It is better to avoid this combined therapy of lisdexamfetamine with Esdep, it leads to increased anxiety, restlessness and sometimes serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome includes vomiting, diarrhoea, extreme changes in blood pressure and even seizure may occur. It can be life-threatening.

Q. Can I take Esdep with methylphenidate?

It is better to avoid methylphenidate with Esdep. Because methylphenidate can increase the blood levels of Esdep and its effects and rarely can cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome with symptoms like anxiety, restlessness, extreme changes in heart rate and blood pressure, blurred vision, incoordination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea.

Q. Can I take Esdep with coffee?

There is usually no significant effect of taking coffee with Esdep but a very high quantity of consumption of coffee may cause restlessness and anxiety.

Q. Can I take Esdep with alprazolam?

It is better to avoid the combination, it can lead to increased dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Esdep with clonazepam?

It is better to avoid the combination, it can lead to increased dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can Esdep be used with hydrocodone?

It is better to avoid the combination, it can lead to increased dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Esdep with dextromethorphan?

You should not take Dextromethorphan with Esdep. It can lead to the seotonin syndrome. Before taking any medications with Esdep, your should consult with your doctor.

Q. Can I take Esdep and paracetamol?

Yes. There is no known interaction between Esdep and paracetamol.

Q. How does Esdep differ from fluoxetine?

Esdep and fluoxetin belongs to same class of medicine called as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

Q. How doses Esdep differ from amitriptyline?

Esdep is a newer drug belongs to class selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) while amitryptiline is an older drug belonging to class tricyclic antidepressants (TCA). Both drugs are almost equally effective for treating depression but Esdep has much lesser side effects in comparison to amitryptiline and so preferred over amitryptiline for the treatment of depression.

Q. How does Esdep differ from imipramine?

Esdep is much safer than imipramine and is preferred in most of the conditions over imipramine. However, imipramine can be preferred in bed-wetting in children.

You may experience withdrawal symptoms which can be in the form flu like symptoms, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, nausea or sleep problems. These symptoms usually last for one to two weeks. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

You should consult your doctor before stopping the treatment. It would depend on the number and severity of depressive episodes.The dose should be tapered slowly to prevent intense withdrawal symptoms.<br>

No. Esdep is not a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines decrease the anxiety and induce sleep. Esdep belongs to the class of selective sertonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It may cause insomnia and restlessness initially as the side effect which usually goes away with time.